Nissan Sentra. Manual - part 190

BRM-34

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REPLACEMENT OPERATIONS

Roof

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the headlining. Refer to 

INT-40, "Removal and Installation"

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Roof panel

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2. Remove the roof side moldings (RH/LH). Refer to 

EXT-32, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove the windshield glass. Refer to 

GW-12, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Remove the rear window glass. Refer to 

GW-26, "Removal and Installation"

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5. Drill out spot welds using a 8.0 mm (0.31 in) spot weld removing bit (A) on the windshield and rear window

glass flanges.

NOTE:

Only drill through the first layer of metal (the roof outer panel)

6. Use an angle head grinder and a 3.18 mm (0.125 in) cutting wheel (A) to grind through the first layer only.

NOTE:

Only grind through the first layer of metal (the roof outer panel)

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REPLACEMENT OPERATIONS

7. Remove roof panel (1).

PREPARATION

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1. Grind all mating surfaces around the roof flanges.
2. Test panel for proper alignment and fit.
3. Remove panel.
4. Compare to the removed panel, then drill 8.0 mm (0.31 in) holes in the same location on the new roof

panel.

5. Use 3M weld through primer to prime body side upper and the front and rear window flanges

INSTALLATION

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Weld through primer

Front

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